What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Dental Assistant position at Apple Tree Dental?
Join a like-minded, compassionate dental team you love, while serving patients who need it most!
Apple Tree Dental is a Minnesota nonprofit organization committed to overcoming barriers to oral health through innovative solutions and fostering partnerships that create healthy communities. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality dental care, regardless of their circumstances. If you are passionate about improving oral health outcomes for all Minnesotans, we invite you to apply and join a team of talented individuals who are transforming smiles and building healthier communities together.
As a Licensed Dental Assistant at Apple Tree Dental, you will play a crucial role in our mission by:
We believe in Access, Compassion, and Excellence.
Our mission is to overcome barriers to oral health.
Our vision is to foster partnerships that create healthy communities.
Qualifications
Apple Tree Dental is a Minnesota nonprofit organization committed to overcoming barriers to oral health through innovative solutions and fostering partnerships that create healthy communities. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality dental care, regardless of their circumstances. If you are passionate about improving oral health outcomes for all Minnesotans, we invite you to apply and join a team of talented individuals who are transforming smiles and building healthier communities together.
As a Licensed Dental Assistant at Apple Tree Dental, you will play a crucial role in our mission by:
- Assisting our dentists in providing exceptional dental care
- Building rapport and trust with patients and their families
- Providing chairside assistance during procedures and treatments
- Educating patients on oral health practices and preventive care
- Maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment
- Demonstrate a passion for embodying Apple Tree Dental’s mission, vision, and values.
- Show p roficien cy in dental assisting techniques across all phases of general dentistry.
- Have knowledge of modern dental materials, including storage, handling, and applications.
- Be able to multitask, prioritize assignments, and adhere to schedules, deadlines, and protocols.
- Possess empathetic and professional communication skills when addressing the expectations and concerns of ATD’s dental patients.
- Collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
- Be p roficient in or willing to learn computer skills and systems such as Open Dental software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant platforms as required .
We believe in Access, Compassion, and Excellence.
Our mission is to overcome barriers to oral health.
Our vision is to foster partnerships that create healthy communities.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required , along with completion of an accredited dental assisting course
- Active licensure in Minnesota, DAN B certification, or equivalent state jurisprudence for performing specified tasks
- Current CPR (BLS)
- Proficiency in oral and written communication in English
- Competitive w ages
- Flexible w ork h ours: N o nights or weekends!
- Generous Paid Time Off , 6 paid holidays , and 12 hours of paid continuing education annually .
- 401(k) Matching : Apple Tree Dental matches up to 3%!
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage options , a s well as long-term and short-term disability
- Scrub Allowance
- Meaningful Work: dedicat ion to improving dental health equity and making a real impact in our community
- Inclusive Work Environment: t hrive in a positive, inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and respected
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